There is nothing like a good salad. I love using cabbage as a base for my salads because it will not get soggy. This crunchy mediterranean cabbage white bean salad is my latest salad recipe and it is amazing.
This is a no lettuce salad, instead of lettuce we use cabbage. This salad is full of crunchy ingredients like cabbage, carrots and pumpkin seeds. The beets add some color and sweetness to this salad. White beans and farro add protein and texture.
I love a good cabbage salad. For more yummy cabbage salad recipes try my taco cabbage salad.
Let's get into the recipe.
Why you'll love this cabbage salad with dill yogurt dressing
- It is easy to make.
- It is made with healthier ingredients.
- It is plant based, gluten free and dairy free.
- Thanks to the veggies, seeds and beans it is full of fiber and protein.
Instructions to make vegetarian cabbage salad with white beans
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Add beets to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Add all dressing ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. If you don't have a food processor you can finely chop the dill and mix by hand.
- Add all salad ingredients to a bowl with beets, toss with dressing. Serve and enjoy.
Ingredients for cabbage beet and farro salad with feta
- beets
- oil
- cabbage
- carrots
- vegan or regular feta
- pumpkin seeds
- farro
- olive oil
- apple cider vinegar
- vegan or greek yogurt
- dill
- mustard
- white beans
Substitutions
- feta - could be subbed with another cheese or omitted.
- pumpkin seeds - can be subbed with pistachios or another nut/seed.
- apple cider vinegar - can be subbed with another culinary vinegar like champagne.
- dill - can be subbed with parsley or basil.
Storage instructions
The extra salad can be stored in an air tight container in your fridge for 5 days.
Recipe FAQ
Cabbage is high in fiber and since it is a cruciferous vegetable it is full of anti cancer properties.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Use fresh crunchy vegetables for the best tasting salad.
Other vegetarian salad recipes
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Crunchy Mediterranean Cabbage White Bean Salad
Ingredients
Beets
- 1 small bunch beets - diced
- 1 tablespoon oil
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
Salad ingredients
- 1 tiny head cabbage - finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots - finely chopped
- ½ block vegan or regular feta - crumbled
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup cooked farro
- 1 can white beans - drained
Salad dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- juice from ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons vegan or greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- pinch salt/pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Add beets to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Add all dressing ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. If you don't have a food processor you can finely chop the dill and mix by hand.
- Add all salad ingredients to a bowl with beets, toss with dressing. Add additional salt as needed. Serve and enjoy.
Donna says
Yummiest salad!